North America - United States • Media, technology and telecoms
Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings LLP‘s ’broad telecommunications expertise‘ covers M&A, leveraged finance and restructuring deals in the telecoms, broadcast and satellite sectors. Based in Washington DC, the group works in tandem with the firm’s restructuring practice to advise on financings and restructurings in the media and telecoms space. In addition to handling both regulatory and transactional aspects, the team also represents trade associations in media ownership and policy matters. Practice head Sherrese Smith brings a ’unique package of expertise’ across the telecoms, broadcast and satellite sectors, covering areas such as digital technology and e-commerce matters. Promoted to of counsel in 2023, ‘strong up and comer’ John Gasparini straddles both the firm’s privacy and cybersecurity and TMT teams, advising on privacy and data investigations and enforcement proceedings, as well as commercial agreements and foreign investment review.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Great insight into the industry and its legal challenges.’
‘Sherrese Smith is an incredibly talented lawyer and counselor.’
‘Sherrese Smith is a keen business advisor who is able to weave business savvy, deal solutions and a deep industry expertise into a unique advisory role. Her clients are lucky to have this unique package of expertise that Sherrese delivers with to-the-point efficiency and an understanding of a client’s needs and world view.’
‘This group punches above its weight. While small, they have broad telecommunications expertise and the capacity to assist on significant matters.’
‘Sherrese Smith is a force to be reckoned with. She is well-connected, sharp as a nail, and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'John Gasparini is a strong up and comer.’
Key clients
- TEGNA
- National Association of Broadcasters
- Fox Corporation
- Providence Equity Partners
- Cox Enterprises
- AT&T (BellSouth Telecommunications)
- Novacap Technologies
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sherrese Smith